Paul Mary Pakenham - The Passionist: letter from Joseph Smith to Patrick Fagan, Rector at Merrickvale, Sydney, which sets forth a series of questions concerning Fr. Paul Mary he would like put to Laurence Carr. As Laurence was a contemporary of, and lived with, Paul Mary in Mount Argus, his answers would assist Joseph in writing his biography of Paul Mary. (See 2/2/4/7 for Laurence's answers or 2/2/4/12 for typescript.)
Paul Mary Pakenham - The Passionist: letter from Patrick Fagan conveying answers from Laurence Carr to further queries from Joseph Smith. Paul Mary was not of a hard disposition - not a martinet: disposed of all his goods before entering - came "as a pauper": fervent during celebration of Mass and charitable to the people. On verso p.3 there are short notes in Joseph's handwriting re Paul Mary's mortifications, his drill-walking of novices and his talent for sketching.
Paul Mary Pakenham - The Passionist: a note by Joseph Smith, on the back of an envelope, of two incidents re Fr. Paul Mary related by Laurence Carr (a) his concealing of his abstemiousness and (b) a visit by Duke of Wellington during which he told him to "stick to his colours".
Paul Mary Pakenham - Family Background: Letter from Herbert Chitty, Secretary Winchester College, in reply to previous correspondence from Joseph (see particularly 2/2/1/4 and 2/2/1/3). Chitty has followed up previous enquiries regarding the question of C.R. P's ( Paul Mary's) having been a pupil at Winchester, particularly the possibility that Thomas Alexander Pakenham whose name appears on the Commoner's register might have been mistaken for Charles Reginald. Chitty satisfied that this could not have happened as Thomas Alexander's name appears on the MS address book of those attending the annual Wyckehamist (name given to those who had been pupils) dinner from 1860/1890. He also states that the "Italian 'life' of C.R.P., that Joseph had mentioned is in the "regions of romance" as neither Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar nor the Earl of March was an alumnus of Winchester College. Copy of this "Italian Life!" is located at 2/2/7/29.
Paul Mary Pakenham - Family Background: Copy extract of a letter from Fr. Joseph Smith, in Carmarthan, to Fr. Austin Tierney in which he answers an enquiry re a statement in his 1915 biography of Fr. Paul Mary, that P.M's birthplace at 10 Ruthland (now Parnell) Square "now serves as the premises of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland and similar institutions of Irish Protestant bigotory". Query had been raised by a "Gill's reader" in connection with the reissue of "the life" (which took place in 1930). The Orange Lodge situation had been verified when Joseph was writing the "life". In an extract from a later letter also on this sheet, he promised to correct this point "about the "Orange Lodge", which he did as follows: "the house later served as the premises of the Grand Orange Lodge etc.". He also wondered what the house is used for now.
Paul Mary Pakenham: Life - "After Night - The Dawn The Life of Paul Mary Pakenham Passionist" by Stephen M. Hanford, C.P. Published at the Passionist Retreat 5700 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, Illinois August 31, 1974.
Paul Mary Pakenham: Life - a photocopy of an article, in the Irish language, on Paul Mary which appeared in the December,1921 issue of "An tImire", the Irish language version of the Jesuit publication, "The Messenger of the Sacred Heart". The title of the article is "An tAthair Pol Maire". It is a brief but fanciful account of Paul Mary's life, more fictional than factual. (See 2/2/7/21) for a translation and observations.) This item was handed in by Herman Nolan, who also supplied the translation,
Paul Mary Pakenham: Death - letter from Charles W. Cavendish, Burlington Gardens, London to Paul Mary. Expresses his sorrow at hearing of Paul Mary's illness. Sorry he has left Paul Mary's letter so long unanswered. Keeps him in his prayers and puts him under Our Lady's protection.
Paul Mary Pakenham: Rector of Mount Argus - A rosary given by J.J.Colman, Snr., The Forge, 1 Camden Place, Dublin City to the Provincial, Mount Argus, Harold's Cross. Mr. Colman stated that the rosary was "bought for a trifling sum from a man of the name of Pidgeon a handyman about the house. It belonged to the late Paul of the Cross, who died at the house of your Order". The writer remembers this occurance and asks the Provincial or a representative to come and pick up the rosary. (The reference to Paul of the Cross is evidently a mistake for Paul Mary). The above details were recorded by Declan O'Sullivan on the original registration card with an added note as follows: "Thom's Directory, 1962-63 lists a Colman at No.2 -a farrier".
Paul Mary Pakenham: Death - Notes for an exhibition in connection with Mount Argus and Paul Mary. (1) 14 items. MSS principally for exhibition of 'relics' of Paul Mary, (2) 2 leaves listing items loaned by Longford family. (3) MS copy of first page of his letter of 14 August, 1856, (4) 2 leaves of exhibits including 1854 chalice and Paul of The Cross's writing.
